My list of what to see and do when visiting Florence, Italy in a day. In the short time that I had in Rome, I decided to make the day trip out to Florence, only 1.5 hours away by speed…
Ten Things Trekking the Himalayas Taught Me
When I first decided to do the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek some four years ago, all I was looking forward to was fresh air and good exercise. Perhaps some breath-taking views of snow-capped mountains would be nice too. Instead I…
10 Best Things to Do at Wadi Rum
I had an awesome time on my visit to Wadi Rum in Jordan. Here are ten reasons why I loved exploring the desert. On my trip to Petra, I visited the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan as part of the…
The Ultimate One Day Guide to Petra, Jordan
My tips, tricks and what to do to maximize your visit to the magical city of Petra in Jordan in one day. Aah, Petra. One of the Seven Wonders of the World. When I found out I had a…
How to Do One Day in Nikko, Japan
My essential guide on what to see and do on a daytrip to the picturesque Nikko from Tokyo, Japan. While I had plenty of best moments in Japan, enjoying the tranquility of nature that Nikko had to offer ranked one…
What to Expect at a Bedouin Campsite in Petra
When I visited Petra, Jordan, I stayed in a Bedouin campsite. The Bedouins are historically Arabic nomads who traverse deserts in the Middle East. I stayed for two nights at the Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp. This campsite was located near…